bone marrow

Management Summary

Stage 0

Natural history mixed

- depends on size of lesion and diagnosis

- treat if becomes asymptomatic

- may benefit from bisphosphonates

Stage 1 / Normal X-ray, abnormal MRI

Forage: 80% G/E

Bisphosphonates

Stage 2 / Abnormal X-ray with cysts and sclerosis

A:  As for Stage I

AKA

Simple Bone Cyst

Definition

A simple bone cyst is a solitary cavity containing clear fluid

- originating in the metaphysis of growing children

- adjacent to the metaphyseal aspect of the growth plate.

Aetiology

Unknown pathological origin